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Common European Framework (CEF)

We use the Common European Framework (CEF) to help you describe what you can do in English.

What is the Common European Framework (CEF) and how can it help me?
CEF ‘Can do’ statements describe what you can do at different levels of competence, they help you:

evaluate your own progress   
set realistic goals   
demonstrate your English level to your employers.   

What are learning aims and how can they help me?
We set learning aims linked to the CEF for all our courses

each of our courses have a set of learning aims   
learning aims are short-term skills development goals   
learning aims focus you and your teacher on specific areas for language development   
learning aims are used in conjunction with a coursebook.   

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